Eps 432: Recurring UTIs After Menopause? It Might Not Be a UTI | Interstitial Cystitis Explained with Heather Florio
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This episode discusses the misdiagnosis of recurring UTI symptoms and explores interstitial cystitis with expert Heather Florio.
Recurring UTI Symptoms? It Might Not Actually Be a UTI. If you’ve been dealing with recurring UTI symptoms, bladder pain, burning, urgency, or frequent urination, only to have your urine cultures come back normal, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Heather Florio , CEO of Desert Harvest and a leading advocate for women’s pelvic and sexual health, to unpack the difference between recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, and bladder pain syndrome . Tune in to discover why recurring UTI symptoms aren’t always caused by infection and how to better advocate for yourself when you know something isn’t right. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed With Chronic UTIs 02:35 – Heather’s Personal Journey With Interstitial Cystitis 06:40 – When Recurring UTI Symptoms Aren’t Actually A UTI 10:58 – Interstitial Cystitis vs. Bladder Pain Syndrome: What’s The Difference? 14:08 – How Perimenopause & Menopause Affect Recurrent UTI Symptoms 16:54 – Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Why Physical Therapy Matters 18:30 – Nutrition, Aloe Vera & Supporting Bladder Health 24:47 – How Stress & Certain Foods Can Trigger Bladder Flares 26:45 – The Hidden Impact On Intimacy…
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